Lionel Messi’s Incredible Ball Control Skill Leaves Supporters Stunned, Video

Lionel Messi’s Incredible Ball Control Skill Leaves Supporters Stunned, Video

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Lionel Messi showed he still has some incredible touches with the football after going viral with his ball control skills in PSG’s warm-up
  • The 35-year-old returned to the Paris Saint-Germain team for the first time since after winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina
  • Messi helped PSG extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to six points after netting in his first game back with the French champions

Lionel Messi and football are meant to be together for life.

The Argentine superstar who only just returned from holidays after winning the World Cup once again left football fans in awe with his ability with the ball.

Messi has gone viral again after footage emerged of the 35-year-old ball control skills blew up the internet during Paris Saint-Germain’s warm-ups before the Ligue 1 clash against Angers.

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Lionel Messi made his return to club football in style as the Argentine netted against Angers. Photo by Aurelien Meunier
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The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner neatly controlled a ball from the air, bringing it down swiftly with his left foot, leaving many football fans speechless.

Messi would go on to score in the Ligue 1 clash as he doubled PSG’s lead against Angers to help extend the lead of the French champions at the top of the table to six points.

Lionel Messi's goal against Angers is art

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi made his first start for Paris Saint-Germain, and the 35-year-old forward scored a stunning goal that has left many fans in awe, Sport Bible reports.

Video of the goal scored by Messi is now going viral as some fans have stated that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner makes football look very easy.

Messi neatly converted from close range after he orchestrated a nice build-up from the midfield to secure all three points for PSG against Angers on Wednesday, January 11.

Fans predict Messi to win 8th Ballon d’Or

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi looks on course to win his eighth Ballon d’Or award after another remarkable performance in his first game back for Paris Saint-Germain.

The 35-year-old forward who had been on break since winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scored a remarkable goal on his first game back for the Ligue 1 champions.

Messi’s remarkable show against Angers has now propelled many football fans around the world predicting that he is on his way to winning his eight Ballon d’Or title.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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